Fan CastingHYPERION: PART TWO (2035)

The pilgrims’ journey continues as the mysteries of the Shrike, the Time Tombs, and the galaxy’s impending collapse unravel. Each pilgrim faces their ultimate trial, revealing how their stories are interconnected with the fate of humanity. Meanwhile, the war between the Hegemony, the Ousters, and the TechnoCore comes to a cataclysmic head, challenging humanity’s survival. The Shrike’s true nature is partially revealed: a being outside of time, tied to both the Ousters and the TechnoCore. It embodies humanity’s collective fears and desires. The TechnoCore’s ultimate plan is uncovered: to manipulate time through the Time Tombs and gain omnipotence by creating the Ultimate Intelligence. Sol Weintraub offers Rachel to the Shrike, believing her innocence can counterbalance the universe’s chaos.